Lead Quality Engineer

Ampthill, England, United Kingdom

• Category: Quality Engineering

Description

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About the role

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

Key Responsibilities 

•    Act as the primary point of contact for all quality issues on project

•    Assuring project remains compliant to all business and contractual processes and procedures

•    Manage non-conformances end-to-end, including facilitating Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes

•    Review and approve quality documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards

•    Participate in design reviews, providing quality-focused input and guidance

•    Contribute to bids and proposals by advising on quality requirements and considerations

Basic Qualifications

Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels—from shop floor to senior management—across technical and non-technical audiences

Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to take ownership and drive issues through to resolution

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly

Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Experience with SAP Quality Module is desirable but not essential

Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA/RCCA) is essential

Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO standards) is advantageous

Desired Skills

A background in Materials, CNC Manufacturing & Machining, or low volume high value manufacturing & production, would help, but isn’t strictly necessary to successful application

Knowledge of how to read CAD Drawings and Data

Good eye for detail

Stakeholder management skills

Company

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Lockheed Martin

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 112,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

As a global security, aerospace, and information technology company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. federal government agencies. In fact, Lockheed Martin is the largest provider of IT services, systems integration, and training to the U.S. Government. The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and some commercial sales of our products, services and platforms.

Lockheed Martin's operating units are organized into broad business areas.

• Aeronautics, with approximately $14.9 billion in 2014 sales which includes tactical aircraft, airlift, and aeronautical research and development lines of business.
• Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS), with approximately $7.8 billion in 2014 sales that includes C4I, federal services, government and commercial IT solutions.
• Missiles and Fire Control, with approximately $7.7 billion in 2014 sales that includes the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, PAC-3 Missiles as some of its high-profile programs.
• Mission Systems and Training with approximately $7.1 billion in 2014 sales, which includes naval systems, platform integration, simulation and training and energy programs lines of business.
• Space Systems, with approximately $8.1 billion in 2014 sales which includes space launch, commercial satellites, government satellites, and strategic missiles lines of business.